My truck won't start without starter fluid?
Spark plugs and coils are fine, what do you think causes the starting fluid to ignite? Your problem obviously has nothing to do with the ignition system but rather the fuel delivery system. How can I be so sure? Because starting fluid is nothing more than a fuel source, your truck doesn't run without it, so what is it not getting? That's right fuel. But why isn't it getting fuel? The three most likely culprits are: the fuel filter is clogged, the fuel pressure regulator is bad, or the fuel pump isn't getting power/ground or simply needs to be replaced.
2006 Ford Escape won't start, clicking sounds. 1yr/old battery, lights/radio etc work?
AAA charged the battery, worked fine for a few weeks but each time we started the car it would sound sicker, lights went dimmer, and took longer to start. Last night the car started fine, parked for 5 minutes at a store, then wouldn't start. Jump started it and it worked. This morning, it wouldn't start again. AAA charged the battery but it wouldn't start, the guy said maybe it's the timing belt. Tried one more time & it started, AAA said maybe its the starter. Drove to work, tried to start car on break and it won't start. The radio, dash lights etc come on but the car just makes a clicking sound and won't start up. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Also Idk if it's relevant but a few months ago we needed a jumpstart but accidentally connected jumper cables backwards, and blew fuses. the radio and dash lights all went out, we changed those and dash & radio work fine now. Idk if we missed a fuse? Thanks!
1982 Toyota Pickup won t start?
I can't start my 1982 Toyota pickup (diesel). Battery is good, charged and with clean/tight connections. When I turn the key I hear a clicking noise. Will it still click if the starter isn't working properly, or is this most likely the starter relay? Any suggestions of how to find out or how to fix this?
1990 Toyota 4Runner won't start?
The CMH fuse is probably for something not on your truck, that's not the problem. The starter needs a lot of amperage to crank, dash lights & fuel pump do not, so a weak battery or dragging starter can cause a no-spark/no-start. But, before going to procedure below, lightly rap on all relays with a screwdriver handle, a sticking relay can cause all kinds of problems. Here is the test procedure for determining battery or alternator problem after requiring a jump start. Note, requires a voltmeter [$3.50 at Harbor Freight] 1] Check battery voltage on non-start vehicle. Will probably be under 12V. Verify good clean connections, look for cracked corroded or loose terminals. 2] Jump start. Note, always have the jumper vehicle running when performing a jump start, sounds basic but I actually had a friend who argued it should not, meaning he would be jumping with less voltage & could strand both vehicles. 3] With jumper cables removed, check voltage at battery. It should be 12.8V to 13.7V. If below 12.8V the alternator or voltage regulator are suspect. If in the range, the battery is either dead, low on water or in need of a full charge. If over 14.7V the voltage regulator is not functioning properly. 4] Failing those problems, with the vehicle shut off & the doors closed, disconnect the battery ground cable, put a 12V test light between the battery negative & a known good ground. If it lights, something, like an interior or glovebox lamp, is staying on. Remove fuses 1 at a time to find the problem circuit. Some places can test the starter motor amperage draw, if you bring the starter to them. Diagnose the problem first, don't throw parts at it! Take your time, be methodical & good luck! I was an ASE certified Technician & GNB Battery, customer service rep.
Can a oil leak cause my starter to go bad?
Hello. I have a 1995 4runner. When I go to start it mostly in the morning I only hear a click. Then a few tries later it starts really weak. Other times it fires right up no problem. Im wondering if its the battery or starter contacts. My car has an oil leak on the passenger side and when I look at the starter the wires that connect to the starter both have a fair amount of oil on them. Could the oil leak have caused my starter to go bad? The leak is coming from the valve gasket on the passenger side above the starter. Any help would be great. I paid to have both gaskets replaced and they only did one since the passenger side is really hard to do I believe they skipped it. Now my starter is acting up and has oil all over it. Its fresh oil not just black grease from the engine bay.
What are the symptoms of a bad starter relay?
Depending on the age of the car, it usually manifests as absolutely nothing happening when you turn the ignition to start. No click. No series of clicks, just silence. Your accessories will operate, which is how you know it isn’t a bad battery, but you won’t get anything else when you go to start the car.If you have a car with a remote starter solenoid, you can see if its bad by putting the car in “on” and using a screwdriver to manually cross the poles of the solenoid. If the car starts, you’ve identified that the problem is either the solenoid or the ignition switch. Please, only try this if you have a remote solenoid that is clear of any moving part of the engine. Most American cars have the solenoid attached to the starter and located under the car, which means this approach could get you hurt or killed.Now, if you’re talking about the actual relay in the fuse box, check the resistance on the coil terminals to see if you get an open circuit. If you do, then the relay is bad and it will need to be replaced. You’ll need a voltmeter for this task. I’ve noticed many newer vehicles have a small wiring diagram for the relay printed on the side of the relay itself, which is pretty handy.
How long does it take to charge a car battery
Depends upon many things: depth of discharge, temperature, battery size & capacity, capacity of the charging device, and desired quality of charge. If the battery temperature is very low, it will not accept a charge until it has warmed up. At high temperatures, it accepts a charge extremely readily. If discharged fully, of very large capacity, and charged by a small trickle charger, it may take 24 hours to recharge. If discharged only slightly, of very small capacity, and charged by a starter/charger, it may take only a couple of minutes to recharge.
Truck wont start, but makes loud clicking sound?
okay. i have a 1999 ford ranger, had it for amount a month and a half. i went to start it after just having had ran it, and it wouldnt turn over. actually, u just hear a really loud clicking/zapping sound. then engine doesnt even try. i have seen no symptoms of a faulty starter. and i tried to jump the battery and that didnt work. so is my starter magically bad all of a sudden? the battery is 4 years old, and it had just been jumped about 20 mins before i turned it off to start it again.
My car won't start after metal touching positive post and it smoked. Could it just be the battery or something else?
First check all your fuse’s , yes every last one of them , most cars have a large fuse panel under the hood as well as in the passenger compartment, An then you also have what's called a “ Fusible Link “ , These are normally located going to High Amp Circuits , in your car , i.e. The starter , the alt , the fuse panels , Modern Cars have dozens of these Fusible Links , An they have different ratings that depends on the wire size going to that Component ( I think there are about 6 different gauges / sizes ). What happens when in your case a Direct Short , occurs it protects the wiring An various other electric components in your car ,, they melt down when large amounts of current pass thru them , most are covered in a Fire Resistance shrink tubing type material, An they are soldered on to the wiring of the various components , So grab your self a VOM Tester , or a Test Light use one for Computer Circuits - The VOM Meter would be a better choice , An starting looking for where there is no power where there should be power going , There's a old joke We Mechanics have - wires carry smoke thru them An when you let the smoke out there no good anymore, Good Luck , An hey don't let anymore smoke outta them wires , oh An if you find out it is a fusible link - don't let the Clown at the parts store try An sell you a 25 foot roll of it , tell them you only need like a foot ( 12 inches ) of it OK , An if they tell you otherwise go to another parts store as they are idiots ,
What happens if the starter solenoid is bad?
Solenoids do go bad on occasion, although their construction has improved and it doesn’t happen nearly as often as it used to.A solenoid is a simple device that uses a small current to control a large one. When you turn the key in your car to start the engine, it connects the control half of the solenoid to the battery, causing a small current to pass through windings that generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field draws a metal slug down, overcoming the force of a spring that pushes the slug away and closing an electrical contact in the power side of the solenoid. Closing that contact connects the starter to the battery, causing a large current to flow through the contact to the starter motor, causing it to engage on the engine and turn it.When the solenoid goes bad, something happens so there is inadequate or no current to the starter when you turn the key. Internal corrosion may freeze the slug in its “away” position. The power contacts may burn or corrode, adding enough resistance to the circuit so that the starter doesn’t engage properly, or doesn’t turn the engine over. And that’s what happens when a solenoid goes bad — the engine won’t turn over.